Introducing BariMate - your Mobile bariatric assistant.

BariMate is the first weight management App written specifically for patients who have had bariatric surgery or are considering it.

The fifteen sub apps will help you to make informed choices about bariatric surgery and keep track of your weight changes and
parameters like BMI and %EWL. You can also use the I phone camera to keep a record of the way your body is changing too.

It has been written by an experienced bariatric surgeon with advice on diet, sleep apnoea and a fill predictor to help you work out if your band needs adjustment.

FEED ME

INFORM ME

Discover more information about the different types of bariatric operations. Watch video examples of the different procedures.

Get the facts on related health problems and other interesting facts.

TRACK ME

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TRACK ME

Record your weight loss at intervals and see how your Body indices are changing. Keep track of your Band fill volume and how you are feeling at each stage.

SHOW ME

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SHOW ME

Track your photographic record as you lose weight. Use the iPhone camera to store images and display as a slide show. This is something you should brag about! Try to
take the same style of photo each time and see how your changes merge.

PREDICT ME

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PREDICT ME

A visual prediction of how your body shape might look as your BMI changes for Male and Female body shapes.

FILL ME

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FILL ME

An interactive estimator as to whether your band is at the right level of fill based on 7 questions and the orange, green and red band zone concept.

GRAPH ME

GRAPH ME

See your results graphically for the important indices of weight loss, BMI and excess weight loss as absolute values and percentages.

SUPPORT ME

SUPPORT ME

Links to useful support group organizations and resources online.

MOVE ME

MOVE ME

Calculate calories expended for a range of exercise and times.

NOURISH ME

NOURISH ME

Information about dietary supplements, vitamins and minerals that may be needed after your surgery.

REPORT ME

REPORT ME

Collate all you weight loss data along with updated graphs and photos prepared as a PDF document that can be emailed to yourself or your surgeon.

ENDORSE ME

CHALLENGE ME

Test yourself to see how well you are putting into practice the positive habits that you learn about in Success Habits tm

SUCCESS ME

SUCCESS ME

In collaboration from Colleen Cook and Bariatric Support Centre International learn about the fundamentals of Success Habits tm which will assist you in getting the most out of your operation regardless of type of surgery or stage that you are at.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

The listings of sites in Support me have been sourced from independent organisations that offer generic support or advice through the web for Bariatric patients.
These sites include Commercial agencies, Support groups, and Bariatric organisations which are not aligned to specific bariatric practices.
The information within these sites has not been exhaustively vetted and clients must use their own diligence in accepting advice.

Bariatric Support Centres International This is a very large organisation established by Colleen Cook who is herself a successful weight loss patient and has developed several books and programs including a Success Habits book and back on track program.

BOSPA Bospa is a patient run, not for profit organisation, which is a registered charity in the U.K. They provide information on Bariatric services and education and act as a link to support group organisations throughout the British Isles both within the NHS and private sectors.

Bariatric Surgery Source This is a very comprehensive and up to date site with practical information about all aspects of bariatric surgery and financial and insurance issues pertaining to the US. It invites prominent experts in the field to give commentary.

Gastric Sleeve Support An Australian based support forum for Sleeve patients.

Band Buddies An Australian site providing Nutritional products, dietician advice and forums. They have a range of Chewable vitamins and minerals suitable for Band patients. Also a meal replacement program.

Weight Loss Surgery Info This is also a UK based Patient registered charity that Links to support groups throughout the UK. Membership is free and they have forums and advice columns.

Obesity Help This is a US site that offers forums for various operations and also an online health tracker that allows you to record your progress and also share results with your Doctor. There is also a review site for medical practioners and bariatric services.

National Association of Weight Loss Surgery This site is also created by a successful Weight loss patient Katie Jay. She has written her own story in “Dying to Change:” They offer Teleseminars, coaching , discussion groups, Newsletters and an online store for WLS products and books.

DISCLAIMER:

Barimate was developed Dr Leon Cohen and the team at Mercy Bariatrics in
Perth Western Australia. It adapts principles used in this Bariatric practice over
the last 10 years. Dietician , exercise physiologists and Bariatric Assessors
have all advised on its design.

It is not intended to be a substitute for advice from your own medical
practitioner. It is intended as a guide only. In all cases you should consult with
your medical practitioner to confirm the advice given taking into regard your
particular circumstances.